Under the theme "Art meets Science, Performance meets Technology," this year's Asian Sound Cultures conference explores how sound connects artistic practice, scientific inquiry, technological experimentation and research in the humanities.

Building on previous gatherings in Tokyo and Sheffield, ASC3 in Sendai brings together scholars, sound artists, and practitioners from across Asia, Europe, North America and beyond.

This English language event is free and open to all. Let's shape the future of Asian sound studies together!

Date: September 1 - 3, 2026
Time: 9 a.m. - 6 p.m.
Venue: Tokyo Electron House of Creativity, Katahira Campus, Tohoku University (Map)

Format: Hybrid

• Day 1 will be held online, with an on-site gathering option for participants in Sendai.
• Days 2-3 will be held in person at Tohoku University, with remote audience access via Zoom.

To register: Google Form

For the detailed schedule, please visit: https://cijs.oii.tohoku.ac.jp/en/news/detail---id-150.html

This event is organised by the Asian Sound Cultures (ASC) project in collaboration with Tohoku University's Center for Integrated Japanese Studies (CIJS), Graduate School / Faculty of Arts and Letters and the Tohoku Forum for Creativity (TFC).